McDougall Fire Department

09/03/2026

for thunderstorms.

If you are outdoors and hear thunder:
- take shelter in an enclosed building
- avoid open water, isolated trees and power lines

Protect yourself. : ontario.ca/thunderstorm

09/03/2026

Some good advice

If you lose power due to :

- Turn off/unplug appliances & electronics, except for refrigerators & freezers
- Turn down heating/cooling systems to the minimum to prevent damage when power is restored

For tips to stay safe during an outage: ontario.ca/PowerOutage

08/27/2026

The Fire Hazard Rating has been changed to moderate which means that burn permits can be applied for

07/30/2026

Just a reminder that the FIRE HAZARD RATING is remaining at HIGH this means you can have a camp fire, all other burning is prohibited.
Remember to ensure your fire is out and cool before leaving it.
FIRE WORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

07/15/2026

Fire hazard Rating has been set at HIGH, no Open Air Burning or Fire Works.
Camp Fires are still allowed.

06/19/2026

Countdown – Day 5
Campfires can create precious moments of warmth and laughter with family and friends, or quiet moments to enjoy nature.

Learn proper campfire safety so these moments can stay bright in everyone’s memories.
- Obey fire warnings and bans in the area
- Never leave a fire unattended
- Put fires out completely before you leave or go to bed
- Buy firewood near where you’ll use it and leave unused firewood on site to avoid the spread of pests

Learn how to keep everyone safe: https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/hebergement-accommodation/initiation-camping-learn/feudecamp-campfire

06/19/2026

McDougall School Water Day fun

06/18/2026

Don’t fly drones within nine kilometres of a wildland fire. Drones interfere with wildland firefighting operations and put pilots, FireRangers and other emergency personnel at risk. Flying drones near fires is dangerous and illegal.

06/18/2026

we have flyers available in 24 languages with info and tips to stay safe during extreme heat? These are great resources to print and add to your emergency plan. Download today!

Extreme heat: https://publications.gov.on.ca/301808
Heat-related illnesses: https://www.publications.gov.on.ca/301763

06/18/2026

After successful suppression efforts by our fire management personnel and significant rainfall, Timmins 9 is now listed as Under Control. Bucketing helicopters have continued to support thirteen ground crews as they patrol and action hot spots within the perimeter. Heavy equipment teams and our Incident Management Team have now wrapped up their operations, while crews continue working on the fire.